Study costs

(1) RMB 400 for long-term students (payable by degree students and general/senior scholars upon online application and by Chinese language students upon enrollment at XMU.)

(2) RMB 240 for short-term students (payable upon enrollment at XMU)

Tuition per academic year in RMB

The current tuition rates of Chinese-medium programs for international students have remained unchanged for more than ten years since adjustments in 2001. XMU has devoted significant amounts of resources to building a faculty of international standing, launching a comprehensive range of academic programs with English as the medium of instruction, and upgrading its infrastructure. Thus, the University has adjusted its tuition rates according to the policy of the Ministry of Education and by taking into account the tuition rates of other higher-education institutions in China. The adjustments of the tuition fees also reflect inflation and the rising costs of academic programs for international students. International students enrolled from 2015 academic year and onwards will follow new tuition rates which are to come into effect in 2015.

The costs of studying at XMU (including tuition fees, accommodation fees and living expenses) are lower than most other comparable Chinese and overseas institutions. XMU offers a wide variety of scholarships to international students, including Chinese Government Scholarships, Confucius Institute Scholarships, Confucius China Studies Plan Fellowships, Fujian Provincial Government Scholarships, Tan Kah Kee Scholarship and Xiamen University Scholarships. Full scholarships cover tuition, accommodation, stipend, comprehensive medical insurance, while partial scholarships cover one or several items covered by full scholarships. Scholarships are awarded to approximately four hundred successful applicants each year.

Note 2: 3 years for master’s programs; 4 years for doctoral programs (doctoral students pay tuition for a total of three years); 2 years for MBA / MTCSOL / Master’s programs in English.

Note 3: Tuition fees are subject to change upon approval by the price control authorities.

Cost of course materials: On average, this amounts to RMB 400-700 per academic year.

Meals: The cost is about RMB 750 per month.

Student insurance: RMB 600-800 per person per year. It covers any expenses incurred as a result of medical service, hospitalisation and accidental injury.

Accommodation

(1) Siming Campus: The overseas student apartment buildings on the Siming Campus are set in picturesque surroundings and enjoy a view of the sea and fresh air. Newly admitted students on Siming campus should apply online for on-campus accommodation. Detailed information about on-campus accommodation application will be available in the Enrolment Instruction for New Students 2018.

(2) Off- Siming-campus accommodation: Accommodation off Siming Campus: Students who fail to secure on-campus accommodation are expected to make arrangements for their off-campus accommodation on their own before their arrival. Living off-campus provides greater opportunities to interact with the locals and to learn about the local community and culture. Students can choose to rent off-campus apartments and the monthly rental is around RMB 2, 000 per room.

(3) Xiang’an Campus: Students of the School of Life Sciences, School of Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Public Health, College of Oceanography and Earth Sciences, Students of the School of Life Sciences, Medical School, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Public Health, College of Ocean and Earth Sciences, College of Environment and Ecology, Coastal and Ocean Management Institute, College of Energy, School of Aerospace Engineering and Overseas Education College are accommodated on Xiang’an campus. The student apartments are equipped with a comprehensive range of amenities, with all rooms containing a private bathroom, a telephone, an air conditioner, Internet access points, a water heater, a safe, etc.

Category

School/College

Accommodation standards and fees (water and electricity fees not included)

Undergraduates

Non-OEC Students

Two-person room; RMB 1,200 per person per year

MBBS Students

Two-person room; RMB 1,600 per person per year

OEC Students

Two-person room; RMB 2,000 per person per year;

Security deposit RMB 1,000

Master’s students

Non-OEC Students

Two-person room; RMB 1,600 per person per year

OEC Students

Two-person room; RMB 2,000 per person per year;

Security deposit RMB 1,000

Doctoral students

Non-OEC Students

Single room; RMB 2,400 per person per year

OEC Students

Single room; RMB 4,000 per person per year;

Security deposit RMB 1,000

Notes:

1. OEC means the Overseas Education College.

2. On-Xiang’an-campus accommodation will be provided to all students, and reservation is not required. Please note that the fees quoted are for reference only and are subject to change without prior notice.

3. PhD students attending remedial Chinese language courses prior to the commencement of their program of study live in double rooms during their language study.

With its top-tier faculty, full spectrum of disciplines and comprehensive range of facilities, Xiamen University is an unmatched institution in China for international students with aspirations of pursuing an advanced education in China.